Best plants, friendly knowledgeable staff, and beautiful surroundings! Plus free classes!read more

Disappointed in the service here. We were planning on making several purchases but left…read moreempty-handed due to unwelcoming behavior from a staff member towards us and our children. There are better ways to be proactive without being presumptuous and condescending. I cannot recommend this as a family-friendly garden center.

Tried out their U-Pick Vegetables and zinnias with my son today. It was a great time. We picked a…read moremason jar's worth if zinnia's for $7. We also picked some San Marzano tomatoes, green beans, cucumbers, carrots, and sweet peppers. I would love to buy some chicken eggs next time. My son also enjoyed feeding the goats and can't wait to come back to feed the chickens. All of the staff members were friendly, but Ken was amazing. Even my son said, "He was super nice!"

Since the new owners, Not Just Grass, bought the business from Tim Norris and his family and still…read moreuse the Spring Bluff name, the quality of certain services has gone down. My recent experience is an example of this, I have been a long time customer since Mr. Norris owned the business; I was planning on continuing to use the services of the new owners/Not Just Grass as usual for all my landscape needs. Last April 2024, after working out details in March, I had old shrubs removed from the front of our house and new and different types planted. However, the work supervisor (Tyler) did not come with the work crew to lay out the planting plan, he had given them a work diagram, so unfortunately some of the shrubs were planted too deep, spacing was wrong on one side, and no soil amendments added, etc. I had asked for dirt and mulch to be added, but no mulch was added around the new plantings (I had to do a couple of bags myself around each plant later to help keep the soil moist after watering). They also left deep ruts in the yard/grass with equipment while removing the old, large yews. I contacted Tyler about the ruts and he did have them come back to fix that, however a year later now and the area is still sunken and no grass in spots (I will have to do a proper repair myself again). Tyler did not come back to supervise that original rut repair work. Flash forward to Spring 2025 in March, I contacted Tyler again because 1 of the shrubs had died last Fall (it was planted too deep) and another also looked dead at the time (before leaves started coming out), I let him know this and asked about replacement plants since they were under the 2 year plant warranty that Mr. Norris always provided and currently, Not Just Grass still honors. I never got a response, it was basically crickets. I sent text, e-mail, I called and left a message. I called the office and spoke to Kris who relayed my concern/messages on, but still no communication/follow-up from Not Just Grass/Tyler. Finally, I had run out of patience and had enough of the poor quality of service and called the owner, Greg V. (spoke to Kris again because he was out) and I also sent an email to the plant nursery. I explained to Kris and in my email(s) the lack of communication on their part and that I just wanted a replacement plant for the dead one (that I expected the same variety, a certain size to match the ones that did survive, and for it to be healthy), and that I would come to the nursery to pick it up myself. I also explained that I would be taking my business elsewhere from now on because of the poor service and quality of work. The owner did respond once in an email trying to tell me that Tyler had reached out on May 9, 2025 (nope, I never received a text, phone call or email from him and give me a break - May 9th 2025, when I had been trying to communicate with him since March 2025!!). The owner offered to have them come plant the replacement plant or I could pick it up as I had told them that was my plan. I replied that I hadn't heard from Tyler and that I would come pick it up and what I expected the quality to be, etc. When I went to pick up the plant, I was basically given the cold shoulder by Tyler (landscape supervisor) and Mackenzie (the plant nursery manager), I did see them, but they ignored Kris when she asked Mackenzie if she wanted to talk to me, Kris was told they were busy as they whizzed past us. Tyler indicated to us that the plant was down at the end of the nursery building. Kris, their Admin. who is basically in the office the majority of the time taking care of phone calls and orders, was actually the person who helped me find the plant (it did have my name on it) and load it into my car for me. The soil in the container was very dry, but that also made it easier to lift, and helped us out. I watered it well when I got home. So, there's my recent experience with this company (Not Just Grass) still using the Spring Bluff Nursery name, but not providing the quality of service, plant knowledge, and dependability that the former owners provided to their old and new customers. Also, their prices have gone up! It's just sad and no way to treat loyal customers! I have found another landscape company, thankfully, who have already planted the replacement shrub, added soil amendments, fixed the other planting that was struggling, and nicely mulched the area the way it should have been done last year.

Received the most beautiful Mothers Day arrangement from Schaefer's. Their roses are fresh and…read morealways fully open. No droopy buds!

Schaefer greenhouse did the flowers for a recent formal event for us, in downtown Chicago. The…read moreflower arrangements were beautiful and they were very accommodating, including the delivery. I would highly recommend them.

If you seek attentive service and quality plants, Nelson Holmberg operates the finest greenhouses…read morein the Chicago area. They know how to satisfy their clients with the best green and blooming plants for all seasons. Nelson Holmberg knows the value of customer satisfaction and loyalty. They stand behind their plants and merchandise. You can count on Nelson Holmberg to come through and make you smile. Check out their glorious in-house grown poinsettias! or their Easter lilies, Mother's Day gardens or Fall outdoor mums.... ! Support your local, independent retailers for a strong economy! Speak Polish? ... Ask for Liz... Mowimy Po Polsku! Nelson Holmberg is the very best!

Last year I purchased a Meyer Lemon tree and Got my first Pie from it, Thanks to Colin of Mangel…read moreFlorist in Chicago. What a treat. Always loved plants and this was Amazing to me. kevin j herman,aifd,cfd,ms. Chicago

We were looking for a new place to go this year half way between us and the family who we were…read moremeeting. It looked impressive from what I read, and it did not disappoint. It's large, and well organized and the employees are knowledgeable and helpful. The prices may be a bit high, but the selection and quality seem to also be very high. We definitely found everything we were looking for and more that we didn't know we were looking for. We were happy with everything we bought and did find some real deals. We will likely be using this as our main nursery going forward. It's nice to have everything you need in one place.

Bought a redbud this year and it looks like it will do fine next year. Super helpful with…read moreinstructions to keep it alive through the summer. They definitely bring a white glove experience, handling all the logistics, definitely worth it if you're looking to get a quality mature tree in the spring/summer.

This is one of the few places with heirloom veggies, so I visit every spring and get my tomatoes,…read moregreen peppers, and basil. They also have very healthy trees, bushes, flowers, you name it. It's a beautiful place--the way all their landscaping is set up. Too bad the parking is not. Montgomery has the better parking lot, but not as many veggies. Try to visit during an off hour, while people are working, so you don't have an issues. It's very difficult to leave without something you don't need, so keep that in mind :)

I've never been but they are the first place I call for help when it comes to caring for my Majesty…read morePalm. Everyone Ive spoken to has been caring, friendly, and extremely knowledgeable when it comes to being a plant parent. There have been times where I've been at my wits end with insect issues and theyve turned my day around by just simply chatting with me abt steps i can take to solve the problem. Highly recommend them!

They have a large variety of plants and trees and theirs customer service is excellent.read more

First time coming here just to casually browse around and get some ideas on what to envision my new…read moreplant area to replace some giant shrubs that died years prior. This place was absolutely great, staff here was really knowledgeable about their products and knowing what would be ideal. Great variety of perennials that I bought. You can explore their whole well landscaped area and they do Profesional installations for major projects. Prices are very fair too. It's a definite must as your first destination

Huge selection of flowers and plants you get get anywhere else in the area (both annuals and…read moreperennials) at good prices. Grown in their own greenhouses on site, they always have what i am looking for and usually never run out of the more popular varieties. I have bought flowers, plants, vegetables, herbs and bushes there that have always thrived. The pre-made baskets are always unique and beautiful. The staff is very knowledgeable and you can find unique pots and gifts too. The shop employs challenged kids who are very sweet and are equally helpful. I would shop here anyway (and do every year in the spring), but because they support a great cause it's a major bonus.

Words can't explain the quality and variety of plants available here. Prices are excellent as…read morewell. Annuals, perrenials, vegetables make this a great one stop shop. In addition, they provide employment for a diverse group of individuals. This place deserves your support.

I stopped by with a friend when I was in town, and I hadn't been to their new location. This one is…read moreso much bigger than their old shop, so it's great to see that they're doing well. They have a good mix of common and more rare plants, and prices are reasonable for the most part. Their $5 Saturday in store and online plant special is always a good deal (the day I went it was a 4" peperomia frost in store and a 4" lipstick plant online). Their new store has more homewares, jewelry, and gifts/trinkets than their previous location, since this one has more space. They had some cute things. Definitely a fun place to browse, and for plant-lovers like myself it's extremely hard to walk out empty-handed.

This place is so adorable, and the owner is so kind. I always shop here. They have gorgeous plants…read moreand home goods and I recently did a workshop that was so great too!

I recently hired Wheaton Nurseries for landscaping work . My project involved Re- shaping and…read moreedging planting beds , re- positioning some existing plants as well as adding some new plants , one new decorative tree , laying some sod and re- positioning some existing rocks and pavers . Overall, they are very knowledgeable and thorough . They designed a plan for me and then fully executed . The workers showed up and executed the plan beautifully. Everyone knew what needed to be done and was prepared. Angel , the designer, showed up on site to inspect and supervise . This team is very professional, knowledgeable and well trained . These are not lawn service guys who can also do some plantings for you . They are experts. Having said that , they are also very expensive . The materials and the labor are all expensive . So much do that I had to break my plan into 3 phases . I used a more economical company for a job earlier in the year and felt that company did not give me good advice and I will probably have to re- do that job this summer . With Wheaton Nurseries you will pay a lot , but your project will be well done . I have no complaints about the work or the materials and will look forward to using them again for phase 3 of my project this summer . The only thing preventing me from giving 5 stars is the pricing . I knew I could have bought the plants elsewhere for less .

We went to Wheaton nursery to find good privacy trees for our yard. With the help of a worker, we…read morewere able to select the ones suited for the space. They were able to deliver and plant (at extra cost) and have 1 year warranty so if they don't work out, it's nice to know they stand behind their trees.